1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R548 EOO
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/02/1998. Recorded mileage 173,839 miles. MOT valid until 26/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2496cc
R548 EOO Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 173,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R548 EOO Mileage History
- 02/04/200736,683 mi
- 03/04/200844,716 mi+8,033 mi
- 03/04/200844,716 mi
- 15/04/200951,847 mi+7,131 mi
- 24/04/200952,003 mi+156 mi
- 09/04/201057,280 mi+5,277 mi
- 04/05/201161,920 mi+4,640 mi
- 05/05/201161,920 mi
- 03/05/201266,358 mi+4,438 mi
- 04/05/201266,386 mi+28 mi
- 25/04/201370,591 mi+4,205 mi
- 25/04/201370,591 mi
- 17/04/201476,377 mi+5,786 mi
- 05/05/201579,894 mi+3,517 mi
- 24/05/201683,760 mi+3,866 mi
- 18/08/201783,871 mi+111 mi
- 03/01/201984,143 mi+272 mi
- 04/01/201984,144 mi+1 mi
- 07/01/202099,982 mi+15,838 mi
- 27/01/2021114,600 mi+14,618 mi
- 12/01/2022125,992 mi+11,392 mi
- 12/01/2022125,992 mi
- 27/01/2023132,992 mi+7,000 mi
- 09/01/2024141,865 mi+8,873 mi
- 24/01/2025156,085 mi+14,220 mi
- 21/01/2026173,839 mi+17,754 mi
Average of roughly 7,293 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
R548 EOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (R548 EOO) between April 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)”.
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